Tellarites considered canine to be something of a delicacy. They found Human room temperature to be cold, indicative of a higher body temperature. (ENT: "Babel One")

Whereas the medical condition known as dyspnea is considered a symptom (e.g. the patient notices it him/herself) and not a sign (e.g. only a doctor notices the sign during a medical examination) when affecting most species, it is regarded as a sign when Tellarites come down with it. (DS9: "Inquisition")

Society

If this is a reference to wallowing, it may be intended as an extension of their likeness to pigs.

Tellarites were known to be an impatient people. (ENT: "United") They were also known for their "stubborn pride". (ENT: "The Forge") They had a propensity toward strong emotion. However, they enjoyed a good argument, which was even considered a sport on Tellar. (ENT: "Bounty") Tellarites often began an interaction with a series of complaints; this was how they started arguments with someone they had recently met. If they had nothing to complain about they would simply insult the person. Because of their ability to argue, Tellarites made excellent politicians. (ENT: "Babel One")

Some time before 2154, the Tellarites were also in conflict with the Andorians. Ambassador Gral recalled being aboard a Tellarite cruiser as they drove "those blue demons" back into their own territory by force. (ENT: "Babel One")

In November 2154, a Tellarite delegation led by Ambassador Gral was being transported to the planetoidBabel by the Enterprise to resolve a long standing trade dispute with the Andorians. The original conference agenda covered only trade regulations for the sector. However, a Romulan plot to destabilize the region had the opposite effect and created a temporary alliance among the Andorians, Vulcans, Humans, and Tellarites. The proceeding conference later helped bring peace to the strained Tellarite-Andorian relations. (ENT: "Babel One", "United")

In 2268, the planet Coridan sought admission to the United Federation of Planets. However, due to the wealth of dilithium available on Coridan and the presence of illegal mining operations, Coridan's admission was a controversial subject between Tellarites and Vulcans. The Babel Conference was convened to settle the matter and ultimately approved Coridan's admission. Tellarite Ambassador Gav was among the delegates to the Babel Conference but was killed by an Orion infiltrator in Andorian disguise on board the Federation starship USS Enterprise. On the conference, Ambassador Sarek of Vulcan was ultimately credited with achieving the consensus towards admitting the planet to the Federation. (TOS: "Journey to Babel"; TNG: "Sarek")

At one point, frustrated with a lack of progress while trying to apprehend the rogue GornSlar aboard the stolen USS Defiant, Archer raged that "we'd have more luck sending a squad of Tellarites to capture this thing!" (ENT: "In a Mirror, Darkly, Part II")

Technology

In the 2150s, Tellarite technology was considered less advanced than that of Andorians. (ENT: "Babel One")

Though this could be referring only to their combat capabilities. The Tellarites mention that a Tellarite ship is no match in combat with its Andorian counterparts. It is possible that Tellarites have more advanced technology in other areas. Indeed, a Tellarite complains about the inefficiency of Andorian communication codes, though this may simply be traditional baseless Tellarite complaining.

Background information

Another Tellarite from credits, including the species' hoof-like hands, containing only three digits

A Tellarite mask used in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

No female Tellarites have ever been explicitly shown on any of the movies or TV series (that we know of). Still, Worene's species is a possible candidate for a female Tellarite.

The script of "Journey to Babel" includes a note that reads, "Tellarites do not get drunk, just feisty."

Like the Andorians, the outer appearance of Tellarites changed over time. Beginning with primordial masks in "Journey to Babel" from 1967 (which prevented the actor under it from seeing through its lunettes), they received a completely new makeup in "Bounty" in 2003, due to improved makeup techniques as well as a greater budget. Makeup Supervisor Michael Westmore had wanted to create an updated version of the Tellarite ever since 1998, a wish that he had expected would be practical. (Star Trek Monthly issue 46, p. 83) Shortly after completing work on "Bounty", Executive Producer Brannon Braga commented on how the Tellarites had been updated, saying, "We reconceived the makeup a little bit so it's not quite as hokey. They were never really developed, so we also tried to create a little character and culture for them. We [....] wouldn't hesitate to do the Tellarites again." (Star Trek: Communicator issue 145, pp. 31-32)

Two images taken from apparent make-up tests appeared in the ending credits of the Original Series episodes "The Deadly Years" and "A Private Little War". These tests appear to be for either Gav or his aide.

A Tellarite costume was put up for auction in the It's A Wrap! sale and auction. This auction has revealed that a fat suit was used under the Tellarite uniform to give the appearance of added weight.

A Tellarite named Colv served as an Engineer on a cargo freighter in Star Trek: SCE: Breakdowns. The Tellarite people are later referenced in the novel for their involvement in "the infamous Tellarite bar-fight story," which is popular among the da Vinci crew.

In the eBooks of Star Trek: SCE that are eventually printed as paperback novels, a Tellarite character called Mor glasch Tev takes over the position of Second Officer after Kieran Duffy's death.

In the novel The IDIC Epidemic, Tellarites are listed as composing less than 28% of the Vulcan Science colony Nisus.

In the Star Trek: 25th Anniversary game, Kirk, Spock, and McCoy encounter a Tellarite on Pollux V who describes the Krognik demon – a creature from Tellarite mythology. This creature is the traditional shape of the Tellarite devil and his minions. Its physical appearance is described as being decidedly wolfish, with sharp teeth in a long snout.

The Star Trek Roleplaying GameStarfleet Operations Manual and Aliens supplements characterize Tellarites as having great mechanical aptitude, perhaps due to their greater perception of distance, dimension and depth, as well as being extensively trained in engineering at every level of the education process.

Female Tellarites are a playable race and gender for the Federation faction in Star Trek Online. Females are depicted as having the same pig-like facial features, but with pointed, wide extended ears.

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